PIC16F1847T-I/SS - 14KB Flash, 32MHz 8-bit MCU | Microchip
MPN: PIC16F1847T-I/SS ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2.49 | $2.49 |
| 10 | $2.22 | $22.20 |
| 100 | $1.95 | $195.00 |
| 500 | $1.74 | $870.00 |
| 1,000 | $1.55 | $1,550.00 |
| 3,000 | $1.32 | $3,960.00 |
PIC16F1847T-I/SS Overview
A microcontroller (microcontroller) is a single-chip computer that combines a CPU core, non-volatile program memory (typically flash), working RAM, and configurable peripherals on one die, intended to be embedded inside a larger product as the system controller. Within the broader semiconductor taxonomy it sits under: microcontroller -> embedded controller -> MCU family -> 8-bit MCU -> PIC16 enhanced mid-range -> PIC16F184x sub-family. The PIC16F1847 belongs to the latter with more than a dozen pin-count variants sharing a common core, instruction set, and peripheral set.
Key features of the PIC16F1847T-I/SS include: 49-instruction enhanced mid-range core with 16-level hardware stack; on-chip 32 MHz internal oscillator (±1% typical) eliminating external crystals in many designs; 256-byte EEPROM data memory; 17-channel 10-bit ADC; two 8-bit timers plus one 16-bit timer; two PWM modules with complementary outputs; and integrated temperature indicator. The 20-SSOP variant exposes 16 I/O pins with individual weak pull-ups, interrupt-on-change capability, and 25 mA source/sink per pin.
Architecturally, the device uses a 14-bit instruction word RISC core with a two-stage pipeline, allowing most instructions to execute in a single 125 ns cycle at 32 MHz. Its peripheral pin-select (PPS) module remaps digital peripherals to a wide choice of I/O pads, simplifying PCB routing. The XLP nanoWatt technology adds deep-sleep, watchdog-timed wake-up, and ultra-low-power real-time clock modes that are critical for battery-powered designs.
Typical applications include capacitive touch user interfaces on consumer appliances, low-battery sensor nodes with years of service life, industrial control buttons and keypads, LED driver controllers with PWM dimming, and small home-automation bridges. Its small footprint and low power budget make it a common choice for replacing mechanical switches and rotary encoders with touch-based inputs.
When designing with the PIC16F1847T-I/SS, place a 100 nF decoupling capacitor within 5 mm of VDD and a 1 µF bulk capacitor near the supply pin. Use the on-chip internal oscillator for cost-sensitive designs but verify timing margins for UART baud rates above 115200. For in-circuit programming, reserve ICSPDAT/ICSPCLK pins (RB7/RB6) and avoid remapping them via PPS during development.
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PIC16F1847T-I/SS Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | PIC16 Enhanced Mid-Range (8-bit) |
| Instruction Set | 49 instructions, 14-bit word |
| Maximum CPU Frequency | 32 MHz |
| Flash Program Memory | 14 KB (8K x 14) |
| RAM | 1 KB |
| EEPROM | 256 bytes |
| Operating Voltage Range | 1.8 V to 5.5 V |
| I/O Pins (on 20-SSOP) | 16 |
| ADC | 10-bit, up to 17 channels |
| Timers | 2 x 8-bit, 1 x 16-bit |
| PWM Modules | 2 (with complementary outputs) |
| Communication Peripherals | EUSART, 2 x MSSP (I²C/SPI) |
| Capacitive Touch Sensing | mTouch™ peripheral |
| Internal Oscillator | 32 MHz (±1% typical) |
| Sleep Current (XLP) | 20 nA typical |
| Operating Temperature | -40 °C to +85 °C (industrial) |
| Package | 20-SSOP (5.30 mm body, Tape & Reel) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| MSL Level | 1 |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
PIC16F1847T-I/SS Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RA0 — Digital I/O / analog input AN0 |
| Pin 2 | RA1 — Digital I/O / analog input AN1 |
| Pin 3 | RA2 — Digital I/O / analog input AN2 |
| Pin 4 | RA3 — Digital I/O / analog input AN3 (also VREF+) |
| Pin 5 | RA4 — Digital I/O / analog input AN4 |
| Pin 6 | RA5 — Digital I/O / analog input AN5 |
| Pin 7 | RA6 — Digital I/O / oscillator output |
| Pin 8 | RA7 — Digital I/O / oscillator input |
| Pin 9 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 10 | RB0 — Digital I/O with interrupt-on-change |
| Pin 11 | RB1 — Digital I/O with interrupt-on-change |
| Pin 12 | RB2 — Digital I/O with interrupt-on-change |
| Pin 13 | RB3 — Digital I/O with interrupt-on-change |
| Pin 14 | RB4 — Digital I/O with interrupt-on-change |
| Pin 15 | RB5 — Digital I/O with interrupt-on-change |
| Pin 16 | RB6 — ICSPCLK / digital I/O with interrupt-on-change |
| Pin 17 | RB7 — ICSPDAT / digital I/O with interrupt-on-change |
| Pin 18 | VOUT — Voltage regulator output (decoupling node) |
| Pin 19 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 20 | VDD — Positive supply voltage 1.8 V to 5.5 V |
Typical Applications
PIC16F1847T-I/SS is suitable for 6 applications: Capacitive Touch User Interface, Battery-Powered IoT Sensor Node, Industrial Control Button Panel, LED Driver and Lighting Controller, Home-Automation Bridge Controller, Consumer Appliance Replacement for Mechanical Switches.
Capacitive Touch User Interface
The PIC16F1847T-I/SS's integrated mTouch™ CVD peripheral supports up to 12 capacitive touch channels on the 20-SSOP, allowing direct PCB-pad touch buttons, sliders, and proximity sensors with no external analog components. Its 14 KB flash accommodates noise-filtering and debounce algorithms, while the 32 MHz core runs CPS routines in real time. The 20 nA XLP sleep current extends battery life on portable remotes and wearable controls.
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Battery-Powered IoT Sensor Node
Operating from 1.8 V to 5.5 V with NanoWatt XLP™ sleep currents as low as 20 nA, the PIC16F1847T-I/SS is engineered for multi-year battery life on single-cell lithium or 2x AA chemistries. The on-chip 32 MHz internal oscillator eliminates the external crystal, cutting BOM cost and quiescent draw. Its 10-bit ADC with 17 channels reads multiple analog sensors while the EUSART/MSSP modules stream data over UART, I²C, or SPI to a host radio.
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Industrial Control Button Panel
The PIC16F1847T-I/SS drives a multi-button operator panel with the mTouch™ keypad scan and two ECCP PWM modules for indicator LED dimming. Its industrial -40 °C to +85 °C range handles factory-floor temperatures, and the 25 mA source/sink per pin directly drives opto-isolated inputs without buffering. The on-chip UART supports RS-485 bridge firmware, while the 10-bit ADC reads panel-mounted analog sensors.
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LED Driver and Lighting Controller
With two ECCP PWM modules producing complementary outputs up to 10-bit resolution, the PIC16F1847T-I/SS drives high-brightness LED strings, RGB color mixers, and dimmable downlights from a single chip. Its 32 MHz core handles DALI, DMX512, or 0-10 V dimming protocols via the EUSART, while its 14 KB flash stores fade curves and color-look-up tables. The internal oscillator reduces BOM cost for high-volume fixtures.
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Home-Automation Bridge Controller
The PIC16F1847T-I/SS acts as a low-cost bridge MCU between capacitive touch keypads, Zigbee/BLE add-on radio modules, and triac-driven mains loads. Its dual MSSP peripherals drive two SPI/I²C slaves simultaneously, while the EUSART handles RS-232 debug logging. The 1 KB RAM buffer is ample for command parsing, and the 14 KB flash fits OTA bootloader plus application code in Zigbee 3.0 gateways.
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Consumer Appliance Replacement for Mechanical Switches
The PIC16F1847T-I/SS replaces electromechanical push-buttons and rotary encoders with sealed capacitive touch interfaces on washing machines, ovens, and small kitchen appliances. Its 20 nA sleep current keeps standby power well under the 0.5 W EU EcoDesign limit, while the 32 MHz core drives both the touch-sensing state machine and the appliance control loop in real time. The 20-SSOP footprint drops directly onto legacy PCB layouts.
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Engineering reference data for PIC16F1847T-I/SS — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC16F1847-I/SS | PIC16F1847-E/SS | PIC16F1827T-I/SS | PIC16F18456T-I/SS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 20-SSOP | 20-SSOP - same | 20-SSOP - same | 20-SSOP - same | 20-SSOP - same |
| Flash Memory | 14 KB | 14 KB | 14 KB | 7 KB (-50%) | 28 KB (+100%) |
| RAM | 1 KB | 1 KB | 1 KB | 384 B (-62%) | 2 KB (+100%) |
| Maximum CPU Frequency | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz |
| Operating Voltage | 1.8 V to 5.5 V | 1.8 V to 5.5 V | 1.8 V to 5.5 V | 1.8 V to 5.5 V | 1.8 V to 5.5 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40 °C to +85 °C | -40 °C to +85 °C | -40 °C to +125 °C | -40 °C to +85 °C | -40 °C to +85 °C |
| ADC Channels | 12 (on 20-SSOP) | 12 (on 20-SSOP) | 12 (on 20-SSOP) | 12 (on 20-SSOP) | 12 (on 20-SSOP) |
| Pricing (qty 1000, as of 2026-09-20) | $1.55 | $1.50 | $1.65 | $1.20 | $1.80 |
Key Differentiators
- Tape & Reel packaging for SMT production lines (vs PIC16F1847-I/SS)
- Extended industrial temperature range option (vs PIC16F1847T-I/SS)
- Higher flash memory for bootloader and OTA support (vs PIC16F1827T-I/SS)
- Modern generation migration path (vs PIC16F18456T-I/SS)
Design Notes
Place a 100 nF decoupling capacitor within 5 mm of the VDD pin and a 1 µF bulk capacitor on the same supply trace. According to the Microchip PIC16F1847 datasheet section 2, the internal voltage regulator requires both caps to maintain stability across the full 1.8 V to 5.5 V operating range. For battery applications, route VDD through a ferrite bead when connecting to a noisy boost converter output.
For capacitive touch (mTouch™) operation, route touch-pad traces as short, narrow shielded traces with a ground hatch on the layer beneath. The Microchip TB3069 application note recommends a minimum 0.5 mm trace width and 0.2 mm clearance to adjacent ground pours. Avoid running digital signal traces directly over the touch pads - crosstalk from adjacent PWM or UART signals can trigger false touches.
Do not remap ICSPDAT/ICSPCLK (RB7/RB6) using the peripheral pin-select (PPS) module during development - this can lock out the in-circuit serial programmer. According to Microchip TB1267, leave these pins in default GPIO mode until the firmware has been verified on the target hardware. Also note that the on-chip 32 MHz oscillator accuracy is ±1% typical, which is insufficient for UART communication above 115200 baud over temperature - use an external crystal for high-speed UART links.
Estimated: the 20-SSOP package has a theta_JA of approximately 90 °C/W. At maximum CPU activity (32 MHz, all peripherals running) the core dissipation is roughly 8 mA × 3.3 V = 26 mW, giving a junction temperature rise of about 2.3 °C above ambient. This is well within the industrial -40 °C to +85 °C rating, but for closed-enclosure designs above 60 °C ambient, derate to 16 MHz CPU clock or add thermal vias under the exposed pad (not applicable on SSOP-20).
Reserve the MCLR pin (RA6 on 20-SSOP, brought out as a separate function or shared) for in-circuit programming access via a 10 kΩ pull-up to VDD. Keep the ICSP connector within 50 mm of the MCU to avoid signal integrity issues at 32 MHz. For production programming, expose pads on the PCB rather than a header - this reduces BOM cost and improves mechanical robustness, per Microchip TB1232 production-line programming guidance.
Compliance Information
RoHS and REACH compliant per Microchip product page. Not AEC-Q100 qualified; for automotive-grade PIC16F1847 variants, refer to the PIC16F1847-E/SS extended temperature part. Halogen-free per Microchip environmental compliance documentation.
